THERE was concern, disgust and outrage throughout the football community in Scotland back in September when a nine-year-old Celtic fan was hospitalised after being struck by a flare at the Champions League match against Real Madrid at Parkhead.
The young boy, who was doubtless elated about getting the chance to see his heroes in action against the reigning European champions, was hit and burned by a pyrotechnic which one of his fellow supporters had thrown.
He was attended to by medics inside the stadium and then transferred to the nearest accident and emergency ward for further treatment.
